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3 TableofContents GPXBoardofDirectors&Chairs 4 DayAwayfromWorkAd-October4 5 ClubCalendar 6 WriteofWay(President'sColumn) 7 EditorialLicense(Editor'sColumn) OntheCover:LeamonStansellatButtonwillow 8 ConcoursattheLakewoodCountryClub 10 RSSpyderRafflewinnders MinutesofJune5SpecialMeetingoftheBoard 11 APhotoFunRallyAd-October24 Sep11-13Mammoth&theEasternSierraTour 12 GrandPrixRegion's1stPCAClubRace 16 GPXJuneBreakfastClubReport 18 Jun5FriendsofSteveMcQueenatBoysRepublic 20 BookReviewforPorschephiles: "Porsche&MilleMiglia" 21 LakewoodCountryClubConcoursResults 23 June5GPXBoardMeetingNotes 24 GPXJulyMembershipReport&Anniversaries 25 OtherZone8Events: Sep25RiversideRegionTimeline Oct16SanDiegoConcoursd'Elegance Oct1-3BakersfieldisBack(GoldenEmpire) 26 TechNotesfromTonyCallas&TomPrine "AutomotiveBrakeFluids" 28 ClassifiedAds 29 August28TourtoMullinAutomotiveMuseumAd 30 Oct8-10PereformanceDrivingSchoolSanDiego 31 GPXBreakfastClubMeetingatFrisco's IndextoAdvertisers CommercialAdRates
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Contents 2010 GPX Board of Directors & ChairsPresident - Suesan Way [email protected]
Vice President - Rick Mills(323) [email protected]
Secretary - Marty Goldsmith (562) [email protected]
Treasurer - Greg [email protected](310) 245-7130
Activities - Hazel [email protected]
Membership - Jimmie [email protected]
Editor - Skip Carter [email protected]
Zone 8 RepresentativeMichael Dolphin(213) [email protected]
AdvertisingChuck [email protected]
Chief Driving Instructor / SafetyMike Mulligan [email protected]
Circuit DistributionAlbert [email protected]
Charity / FundraisingKaren & Bob Lewis909.292.3282 [email protected]
ConcoursDal & Spencer [email protected]
Driving EventsSkip [email protected]
Goodie StoreDe Jur [email protected]
InsuranceRon [email protected]
MerchandisingStephen [email protected]
Tech InspectionRichard [email protected]
TimingCarlos Chang562.544.1797 [email protected]
ToursMarty [email protected]
WebmasterJimmie [email protected]
Advisors to the PresidentLinda CobarrubiasNick Perdikaris
Aide-de-campNorma Ann Dawson
Morning practice — 15 & 20 minute continuous lap DE sessionsMid day — Autocross timing (3 timed laps + 1 warmup lap)Afternoon – Two more continuous lap DE sessionsRun groups determined by experience and performance Instructors available and required for all student drivers Entry level event — no special equipment needed for stock classesOpen cars without built-in rollover protection need rollbar-broomstick rule applies Required Sunday afternoon Chalk Talk for novicesRegistration and Tech Inspection at hotel Sunday afternoonHelmets available for rent/purchase (see www.Zone8.org for specs) Breakfast & Lunch: coffee, donuts, breakfast & lunch available at concession stand
HOTEL INFO – Hampton Inn & Suites2300 Double Play Way, Lancaster 93536 661.940-9194$103.00 double occupancy (mention Porsche Club)Comes with IMPROVED breakfast, on-site tech & registration
For info OR HELP contact: Suesan Way, Registrar [email protected] or (619) 992-4287
October 4, MondayStreets of WillowGrand Prix Region DEZone 8 Autocross
Registration fee: $115.00 per driver ($140.00 postmarked after Sep 27) Day of event — additional $50.00 late fee
INSURANCE NOTE: Liability insurance is provided by PCA’s traditional insurer. A copy of the Certificate of Insurance is available at registration. PCA insurance does NOT cover damage to your car or damage that YOU cause to the facility or other cars. You are responsible for this. Please see the PCA website (www.pca.org) and go to the insurance page for more information. Please review your personal car insurance to verify what coverage it provides, if any.
On-Line Registration — Go to MotorsportReg.comcreate an account OR sign inLocate October 4 Day Away eventComplete registrationMail check Late fees apply after September 27
Tech Inspection starts at 7amMandatory drivers meeting at 8:30 am
First run group 9am
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Club Calendar July 1 Thu Canada Day 3-4 S-Sun PCA Club Race, Gingerman Raceway 3-9 55th Porsche Parade, St Charles, Il 3 Sat GPXBreakfastClub-Frisco's,LongBeach 4 Sat 4th of July 10 Sat ALMS, Miller Motorsports Park 11 Sun Cal Central Coast Region Gathering of Friends Zone 8 Concours, San Lius Obispo 11 Sun F1, British Grand Prix 14 Wed Bastille Day 18 Sun Orange Coast Region Zone 8 Autocross, El Toro 18 Sun LA Region Zone 8 Concours at Greystone 24 Sat ALMS, Lime Rock Park 25 Sun F1, Grosser Preis Von Deutschland 30-1 S-Sun PCA Club Race, Mosport
August 1 Sun F1, Grand Prix of Hungary 7 Sat GPXBreakfastClub-Frisco's,LongBeach 7 Sat GPXBoardMeetingafterBreakfastClub 7 Sat ALMS, Mid Ohio 6-8 F-Sun Monterey Pre-Historic Races, Laguna Seca 11 Wed Ramadan 12-15 T-Sun Monterey Historic Races, Laguna Seca 14-15 S-Sun PCA Club Race, High Plains Raceway 15 Sun Orange Coast Region Autocross, El Toro 13 Fri Concorso Italiano 15 Sun Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 19 Thu National Aviation day 22 Sun ALMS, Road America 28 Sat GPXTourtotheMullinMuseum(page4) 29 Sun ALMS, Mosport 29 Sun F1, Belgian Grand Prix
September 3 1875, Ferdinand Porsche born in Maffersdorf 4 Sat GPX Breakfast Club-Frisco's, Long Beach 4 Sat GPX Board Meeting after Breakfast Club 4-6 F-Sun PCA Club Race, Road America 6 Mon Labor Day 9 Thu Rosh Hashanah 10 Fri Eid ul-Fitr 9-12 Th-Sun PCA Escape, British Columbia, Canada11-13 S-Mon GPXTourtoMamouth 11 Sat Arizona Region Route 66 Days to Flagstaff 11 Sat Zone 8 Rules Committee Meeting 11-12 S-Sun OCR Time Trial, Auto Club Speedway 12 Sun F1, Grand Premio D'Italia 18 Sat Yom Kippur 18-19 S-Sun San Diego Zone 8 Time Trial - Buttonwillow 18 Sat Santa Barbara Region Autocross 19 Sun Orange Coast Region Autocross, El Toro 19 Sun Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance 19 1909 Ferry (Anton Ernest) Porsche born 23 Thu First Day of Autumn 25 Sat San Gabriel Valley Region Zone 8 Rally 24-26 F-Sun PCA Club Race, Miller Motorsports Park 26 Sun F1, Singapore Grand PrixOctober
2 Sat GPX Breakfast Club-Frisco's, Long Beach 2 Sat GPX Board Meeting after Breakfast Club 2 Sat ALMS, Petit Le Mans, Braselton, GA 1-3 F-Sun Golden Empire Region California Challenge Autocross - Concours - Rally, Bakersfield (tent) 2-3 S-Sun Ventura Show (tentative) 3 Sun F1, Japanese Grand Prix 4 Mon GPX Day Away from Work DE/Autocross Streets of Willow 10 Sun Santa Barbara Region Zone 8 Concours 11 Mon Columbus Day 11 Mon Canadian Thanksgiving 16 Sat GPX Tour to Flabob Airport in Riverside 17 Sun F1, Korean Grand Prix 16-17 S-Sun San Diego Region Time Trial, Spring Mountain 24 Sun GPX/OCRPhotoRally(adonpage11) 24 Sun Cal Central Coast Region Zone 8 Concours Avila Beach 25 Sun Riverside Region Timeline to Arrowhead 25-26 S-Sun San Diego Region Time Trial, Fontana Infield 30 Sat Orange Coast Region Instructor Training, El Toro 31 Sun Halloween 31 Sun F1, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
November 6 Sat GPX Breakfast Club-Frisco's, Long Beach 6 Sat GPX Board Meeting after Breakfast Club 6-7 S-Sun Arizona Region Phoenix Flight Zone 8 Autocross - Rally - Concours 7 Sun Daylight Savings ends 11 Thu Veterans Day 11-13 F-Sun Cal Central Coast DE, Buttonwillow 13 Sat Zone 8 President's Meeting 14 Sun F1, Grande Premio Do Brasil 14 Sun Orange Coast Region Autocross, El Toro 16 Tue Eid al-Adha 19-28 Los Angeles Auto Show 20 Sat Cal Inland Region Zone 8 Concours 25 Thu Thanksgiving
December 2 Thu Hanukkah begins 4 Sat GPX Breakfast Club-Frisco's, Long Beach 4 Sat GPX Board Meeting after Breakfast Club 4 Sat GPX Holiday Party at Long Beach Yacht Club 5 Sun Orange Coast Region Autocross, El Toro 7 Tue Islamic New Year 10-11 S-Sun Cal Central Coast Region DE, Buttonwillow 21 Tue First Day of Winter 25 Sat Christmas 26 Sun Boxing Day
January 2011 1 Sat New Years Day
Morning practice — 15 & 20 minute continuous lap DE sessionsMid day — Autocross timing (3 timed laps + 1 warmup lap)Afternoon – Two more continuous lap DE sessionsRun groups determined by experience and performance Instructors available and required for all student drivers Entry level event — no special equipment needed for stock classesOpen cars without built-in rollover protection need rollbar-broomstick rule applies Required Sunday afternoon Chalk Talk for novicesRegistration and Tech Inspection at hotel Sunday afternoonHelmets available for rent/purchase (see www.Zone8.org for specs) Breakfast & Lunch: coffee, donuts, breakfast & lunch available at concession stand
HOTEL INFO – Hampton Inn & Suites2300 Double Play Way, Lancaster 93536 661.940-9194$103.00 double occupancy (mention Porsche Club)Comes with IMPROVED breakfast, on-site tech & registration
For info OR HELP contact: Suesan Way, Registrar [email protected] or (619) 992-4287
October 4, MondayStreets of WillowGrand Prix Region DEZone 8 Autocross
Registration fee: $115.00 per driver ($140.00 postmarked after Sep 27) Day of event — additional $50.00 late fee
INSURANCE NOTE: Liability insurance is provided by PCA’s traditional insurer. A copy of the Certificate of Insurance is available at registration. PCA insurance does NOT cover damage to your car or damage that YOU cause to the facility or other cars. You are responsible for this. Please see the PCA website (www.pca.org) and go to the insurance page for more information. Please review your personal car insurance to verify what coverage it provides, if any.
On-Line Registration — Go to MotorsportReg.comcreate an account OR sign inLocate October 4 Day Away eventComplete registrationMail check Late fees apply after September 27
Tech Inspection starts at 7amMandatory drivers meeting at 8:30 am
First run group 9am
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Write of Way, by Suesan Way
It has been a busy month getting ready for the annual Porsche Parade that was held this year
in St. Charles, Illinois (about 45 minutes from Chicago). The event was held at Pheasant Run Resort, a large property on a golf course. That golf course was the venue for another beautiful Parade Concours d’ Elegance. There will be lots of pictures available to see soon and more on Parade Before heading to Parade we had a very successful autocross with our friends from the San Gabriel Valley Region. They are a great group to work with and we are hoping to do more events together soon. The autocross was brilliantly produced by event masters Skip Carter and Robert Friedman. They did a very good job of fitting all the pieces together and they had a terrific support team.
The autocross was held on a huge piece of payment at the Pomona Fairgrounds. Robert Friedman (SGV) and our own CDI Mike Mulligan came up with a crowd pleasing 1.5 mile 2 minute track design. We were thrilled to have 3 sponsors for the Pomona Fairplex even. Lennie Yee from Pacific Porsche brought out a wonderful array of Porsche merchandise, SGV Region member Loren Beggs and 911 Design were on hand and Loren also brought a couple of gorgeous race cars and I think he had a fun day on the track. Also L.A. Dismantlers joined us and GPX member and L.A. Dismantler's employee, Efren Bernal, came in first in his class in his 1990 964. L.A. Dismantlers a great resource for 911s, Boxsters and Caymans – see their ad in the Circuit.
The following link is a You Tube video of Steve Abbott doing our autocross in his Corvette – it is a very cool little video that gives you a
great feel for driving the track. It is posted on our website. http://www.grandprixregion.com/GPX%20Photo%20Gallery.html.
Well, it turns out that we haven’t been paying taxes to our governments both state and federal and it seems that we probably should have. Fortunately our new elected Treasurer is getting us back on track. Please see the Board Resolution in this issue of the Circuit.
We are going to try out MotorsportReg.com to register our October 4th Day Away from Work at Streets of Willow. There are many advantages to using this extremely comprehensive service, so we will give it a try. Please see the event flyer in this Circuit.
There are a couple of tours coming up - a visit to the Mullen Museum -with just a few spaces left - In September there is a get away weekend tour to Mammouth. Marty and Brita Goldsmith are the tour masters - see their contact information in the this issue of the Circuit.
Our next breakfast is at Frisco's on August 7th. the address is on the inside back cover. Come on out and say hi.
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Skip Carter
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You've all heard the Porsche slogan "It's not the cars, it's the people." Well, another great example of this occured at our Buttonwillow Club Race in May. Leamon Stansell's very low 914 tore a frront corner off the body work Saturday afternoon. A whole host of GPX member jumped in and helped Leamon repair the damage. Suesan Way located a shop that could sell a fiberglass repair kit. Arturo Chaparro drove quite a distance to get the kit. Leamon and several others made the basic repair using pop rivets and other handy items "laying" around, and Allan Rosenberg did the friberglass repair. And, while we were at it, someone came up with a longtime problem Leamon had with an oil tank.
Next time you see Leamon's car, notice the significant number of signatures on the hood.
Region president Suesan Way is shown with Leamon. Skip Carter took the photo.
On the Cover...
July 2010
As you all know, your mail address is an important part of your life. Without it you could not receive important information to conduct business, keep the utilities on, and on occasion stay in touch with family and friends. In this day and time your Email Address has also taken on that important role.
The GPX Board considers all of our members both as family and friends. You may have had changes in your personal information such as Home Address, Telephone Number(s), Email address, and the type of Vehicle(s) owned. Perhaps because of your busy schedule you have forgotten to notify PCA National (and GPX). Our Circuit mailing is based on PCA’s Email and Home address lists. Your email address is the primary way that we keep in touch with you. We are asking everyone who has had changes in their personal information since their last renewal, to please update it as soon as possible. Login to PCA with your login ID (usually your first initial and last Name +the last 4 digits of your membership number) and your Password
Connie SomersMembership Committee
If you are not receiving monthly emails from the Grand Prix Region, it is because we do not have your address. Email [email protected] to get on board.
If you have friends who would like to be on our email list, just send me their email address.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Have we been busy? You betcha. Just look inside. Your region has been busy and has a lot more on the calendar.
If you're not enjoying the wide variety of events GPX and the other PCA regions in Southern California offer, it's time to come out and play.
Concours at the Lakewood Country Club
After a run of several years at the Queen Mary, we needed to find a new location for our annual Concours d'Elegance. Several loca-tions were considered, and after much inventigation, the Lakewood Country Club was selected.
Our long term members will remember that this is NOT the first time Lakewood has hosted us. Concours Chair Dal Lee and his team did a fabulous job, as you can see from the photos, and the Lakewood Country Club could not have treated us better. It was great to have the cars back on lawn. The elegant grounds and ma-ture trees created a very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. It was also quite a treat having an indoors, sit down lunch. The food was excellent, and the white linen didn't hurt. Many thanks to both our Grand Prix Region team and Lakewood staff for helping create such a successful event.
Another side of the coin was the participants and the cars. Dal decided to honor the 356, and the 356 Club showed up in force. Next year (2011) will feature early 911s and 2012 (you guessed it), the 912. A team of 23 judges volunteered their time, and the day went off very smoothly. Pacific Porsche sponsored us. Parts Manager Lennie Yee and other employees were there under a tent with some great values from the parts department. Many thanks to Mike Sullivan's Pacific Porsche. Also present was Mike Newlon, a local PCA member who is writ-ing a series of books on historic highways. His first two books, U.S. 95 and U.S. 395 were available.
You probably noticed the aerial shot of our Concours site (above). Lars Fallman, maintenance manager for nearby LA Helicopters, arranged for me to take this shot. Lars also entered his 944 Turbo in the Concours, and went home with a trophy.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a truly great day.
(Scoring results & more photos on page 21)
by Skip Carterphotos by Jimmie Mitchell, Michael Dolphin & Skip Carter
Ruben Archilla & Illery Gomez
Chuck Bartron and his award winning Turbo
Sally Carrera Porsche
Claude Mitchell
Mike Newlon's display included his well traveled 912 and books on the historic U.S. highway system
Alicia Weaver Norma Dawson
Rick & Kathy Mills
Bob Lewis
Dal Lee
Spencer Lee
Karen Lewis
Patty Reilly Chuck Weaver's 1968 912
Ron Harris's 356 — People's Choice award
Bob & Karen Lewis' 2006 996 Cabriolet
Region President Suesan Way & Concours Chair Dal Lee thanking Lennie Yee for Pacific Porsche's sponsorship
Earl Yessman and 356
Pelican Part's Wayne Dempsey's 959
John Reilly
Bruce Jephcott
Claude Mitchell Linda Cobarrubias
Doc Pryor
Sally Carrera Porsche
Lars Fallman
Tom & Bev Gould working on the scoring results
Lennie YeeParts Manager
Mike Sullivan's Pacific Porsche
Claude Mitchell
Barbara Gillam
Hazell Hofsess
Skip Carter
Mike Newlon's display included his well traveled 912 and books on the historic U.S. highway system
Will Sanchez
Nina Sciarrone
Ripley
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Over the last two months you have had an op-portunity to purchase tickets for the Grand Prix Region RS Spyder Raffle. Mike Sullivan's Pacific Porsche donated two sets of RS Spy-der items, which included a limited editor Porsche RS Spyder watch, limited edition book and two RS Spyder models.
Proceeds from this raffle benefit Grand Prix Region's fundraising projects for Long Beach's Children's Dental Health Clinic and ASUDEC (Africa's Sustainable Development Council). Lucky winners were Steve Firshein
and David Carlson.
Making the presentations at our June Breakfast Club were region president, Suesan Way and her as-sistant, Spencer Lee. Thank you to Pacific Porsche and everyone who participated in this event.
RS Spyder Raffle winners
MINUTES OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING HELD JUNE 5, 2010
Background: On May 26, 2010, President Way notified all board members by e-mail that Treasurer Schill had discovered that GPX had not filed income tax returns (Federal or State) for years 2006 onward. We also were found not to have Federal status as a non-profit corporation. He had consulted with competent legal and accounting professionals, and with appropriate staff at PCA headquarters. They all advised to proceed to remedy these omis-sions as quickly as possible. Therefore President Way called for a special meeting of the Board to be held after the regular Board meeting on June 5, 2010. Meanwhile Treasurer Schill would de-velop further information concerning actions to be taken, as well as developing estimates of our potential liabilities and costs for professional services.
The special meeting convened at 1200 at the home of Secretary Goldsmith. Present were President Way, Secretary Goldsmith, Treasurer Schill, and Directors Hofsess, Mitchell and Carter. Vice-president Mills was aware of the meeting and its purpose but could not be present.
Treasurer Schill outlined the situation, and provided two items for consideration. The first was an estimate of our financial exposure. The estimates can be summarized as follows: Federal tax, interest, and penalties, $5000; State tax, penalty, late fees, $265; attorney fees, $425; CPA fees for analysis and return prep for four years, $2150; total $7840.
Treasurer Schill then presented a draft resolution which outlined the present situation and which directed and authorized the ac-tions he would need to take to resolve our problems.
At this point, Director Carter expressed an opinion that the meeting we were having was improperly called, no notice having been given to the general membership, and thus was illegal. After discussion, it was realized that we had with us neither a copy of State law nor our own by-laws, and a determination could not be made at that time.
Director Carter withdrew from the meeting, having an appoint-ment at the Fairplex concerning our forthcoming Autocross.
As written, the resolution offered by the Treasurer could not be passed, so appropriate modifications were made. The Board then decided to vote on the resolution, with the understanding that if this meeting was found to be improperly held, another meeting, properly configured, would be necessary to pass binding action. If this meeting is found to comply with laws and the by-laws, then the resolution would stand.
The meeting adjourned at 1330.
On Monday, June 7 Treasurer Schill provided the attorney with our by-laws, and the attorney gave him a copy of the pertinent State law. The attorney concluded that the meeting as held com-plied with both. Therefore the resolution as passed is appropriate.
The resolution is as follows:
(continued on page 30)
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A GPX Tour to Mammoth & the Eastern SierraSeptember 11-13If you have never visited the Eastern Sierra, you have missed a very special place. If you have always driven there with-out leaving Highway 395, you have missed a lot of special places! This tour will leave Long Beach and follow freeways through the Cajon Pass. and up 395, pausing at Kramer's Junction for refreshment. The first sightseeing stop will be the old mining town of Randsberg. After that we cross a patch of desert to visit Red Rock Canyon State Park. Passing by some of the volcanic country near Little Lake, we press on to lunch at Olancha.
We may detour to Keeler, a picturesque mining community on our way to Lone Pine and Manzanar. From there we will enjoy the spectacular Owens Valley scenery on our way to Mammoth Lakes. This famous mountain resort town has all the amenities. We have a block of rooms reserved at the Quality Inn, right on Main Street in the middle of town.
We will have group dinners (locations TBD) on Saturday and Sunday nights. On Sunday, we have planned a tour to include the famous Mono Lake, a look at Tioga Pass, and perhaps a side trip to the preserved ghost town of Bodie.
Monday options: You can leave early or stay for the Mammoth Mountain Gondola to the top of the peak for a spectacu-lar view over the Minarets and San Joaquin River Canyon or go to Mammoth Crest for a flat, but spectacular walk along the ridge, and continue to Red's Meadow and the Devil's Postpile. You cannot run out of things to do at Mammoth!
To participate, do two things. First call the Quality Inn (760) 934-5114 and ask for the GPX Porsche Club special rate - $99 per night. Then let Marty Goldsmith know that you have signed up (562) 494-6350 or [email protected] so he can keep you up to date on details. Sign up early - that weekend is a busy one in Mammoth!
Grand Prix Region's1st PCA Club Race
On May 22 & 23, the Grand Prix Region teamed up with the Golden Gate Region from the San Francisco Bay area, and put on the first PCA Club Race for GPX. The event was held at Buttonwillow Race Park near Bakersfield. The weather was very comfortable and, several times, I just needed to stop and look at how beautiful the cloud formations were over the Temblor mountain range to the west.
In addition to the Club Race, Drivers Ed and Time Trial groups also ran. While the Time Trial requires minimum driver qualifications, the Drivers Ed (DE) provides a great opportunity for "first timers" as well as ex-perienced drivers to develop their driving skills.
For several, this was their first performance driving event. In addition to a mandatory "Ground School" on Friday afternoon, novices are assigned an instructor to work with them throughout the weekend. For many people, driving a Porsche can be an intimidating experience. Others just want an opportu-nity to "see what it can do." For both, we create a safe environment to learn about car control and to get more comfortable with your Porsche.
I can't count the number of people who, after one or more per-formance driving events, have commented about how much safer they feel driving on the street, how much more they "see" while driving, how confident and better equipped they are to handle a driving emergency, and how much more relaxed and comfort-able they are on the street. That, together with our amazing safety record, makes it very easy for me to keep producing these events.
Many, many thanks to our event sponsor, Circle Porsche in Long Beach. I can't tell you how important it is to let our sponsors know how much we appreciate their support and, the best way we can show our appreciation is for YOU to use their services.
Buttonwillow has great facilities. The BEST snack bar I've seen at a track, air conditioning, plenty of shade and meeting rooms, a gift shop, tire services, ice, water and more. And, in case I didn't mention it, an extremely fun race track.
We'll be back again next year, so watch The Circuit calendar for this and many other fun events. As usual, your board and chairs are working hard to create a variety of fun and interesting events for all of us. Whether you take advantage of it or not is up to you.
Don't miss out on all the fun!!!Life's too short...
by Skip Carter, GPX Performance Driving Chairphotos by Greg Phillips & Skip Carter
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On Saturday afternoon Leamon Stansell had an off-course excursion, resulting in a slight modification
to his left front fender (above photos). It was quickly determined that his weekend was done
unless a repair could be made.
With little fanfare, several GPX members standing around put their heads together. Pop rivets came out, Suesan located a fiberglass repair kit about 20
miles away, Arturo Chaparro picked it up, Michael Dolphin and several others lent a hand, Allan Rosenberg knew how to work fiberglass and, by Sunday morning Leamon was back on the track.
Not only did he get the fender fixed, but as people drifted by, another problem with a nagging oil reservoir problem was analyzed and a simple repair solved the problem.
This is the kind of camaraderie I've come to expect at see at PCA events, and I've rarely been disappointed.
Last Name First Time Class Car NumObrist Otto 2:03:00 II 577Gates Randy 2:05:94 QP 481Grosekemper Steve 2:07:63 II 97Yaws Curt 2:08:70 RS 19Lisowski Craig 2:08:75 TT8 9272Tavernetti John 2:11:08 TT7 7022Phillips Greg 2:12:77 II 982Pinisetti Partha 2:13:19 TT5 7046Malin Kevin 2:12:79 Fun 7591McClelland Jim 2:13:45 X 15Seligson Andrew 2:14:30 TT9 7206More Braden 2:14:34 TT9 7820Lyon Dean 2:16:67 TT10 7841Hockett Dan 2:17:38 BoxsterSp 421Hockett Dave 2:17:39 BoxsterSp 129Kloss Carey 2:17:74 Fun 7137Griffiths Monte 2:17:94 X 779McClelland Cameron 2:18:35 115Booth Craig 2:18:60 RS 62Steven Kit 2:19:01 X 7810Riyanto Mike 2:20:64 X 172Kan Albert 2:21:97 944 Spec 7033Sharp Debby 2:24:75 X 85Koning James 2:26:64 X 7907Rosenberg Allan 2:28:45 X 70Shanklin Robert 2:29:25 964Wang Luke 2:31:27 NS 7119Booth Rochelle 2:31:78 PS 67Scott Winston 2:35:48 18
Time Trial Results
Vince Knauf in grid
Chris Messano - field repair
Chief Driving Instructor - Mugs
Michael Dolphin's Carrera
GPX pits did include some camping, and lots of good food (too bad I don't have pictures from Friday & Saturday BBQs
Mugs and Rochelle Booth at the track map
Dan & Dave Hockett, part of the GPX Performance Driving Team
Michael Dolphin, Arturo Chaparro & Luis Perez
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Breakfast Club Update — June 5by Peter Ross, photos by Jimmie Mitchell & Skip CarterThe one thing that greeted everyone attending the Porsche Club of America, Grand Prix Region’s June Breakfast Club Meeting was that anomaly known as June Gloom. The overall lack of sunshine still resulted in a huge membership turnout at Frisco’s Diner in Long Beach.
Of those in attendance, two of our more celebrated and decorated couples were there: Jack and Virginia Case, charter members of PCA (1955), and John and Patty Reilly who, as of this month, have amassed a whopping total of 44 years of member-ship. If my math serves me correctly, that totals 99 years of Porsche Club of America membership. That, my friends, truly deserves our acknowledgment. Congratulations to both of our esteemed couples.
At the meeting, our President, Suesan Way, presented David Carlson of the Orange Coast Region, and Steve Firshein of the Grand Prix Region, their RS Spyder Watch packages. The packages were donated by Pacific Porshce for our Fundraising Raffle. They included a Porsche RS Spyder watch, two RS Spyder models and a limited editon RS Spyder book. Monies raised will go to our two charities, ASUDEC (Af-rica's Sustianable Development Council) and Long Beach's Children's Dental Health Clinic. The drawing was held at our recent Lakewood Country Club Concours. The prize packages were truly magnificent.
Besides the great food and service always provided by Frisco's, we heard from speak-ers on subjects from the Orange Coast Region Concours, the Glockler Porsche (a pre-cursor of the 550 Spyder), a Swiss Coach built Beutler Porsche Convertible, the upcoming Del Mar Concours (September), and the July 27th Fairplex Autocross produced by both GPX and San Gabriel Valley Regions. Marty Goldsmith also spoke about the upcoming July 11th Photo Rally with GPX and OCR, and Suesan spoke about the St. Charles, Il Porsche Parade and its surrounding events. Overall, the meeting was very informative.
Among those in attendance at the June Breakfast Club Meeting were: Art Arredon-do, Ralph Arredondo, John Barrone, Ernie Becker, Milt Becker, Efren Bernel, Marc Bixen, Joe Bryant & Sandi Richlin, David Carlson & Zelika Bosnok, Skip Carter, Arturo Chaparro, Russ Christensen, Richard Clewett, Yaw Davis, Norma Ann Dawson, Dan Dayton, Mark Dodson, Jeff Edmonson & Sue Thieman, Lars Fall-man, Steve Firshein, Julie Fogg, Albert Franco, Marty Friedman, Scott Gambrell, Freddy Garcia, Marty & Brita Goldsmith, Jeff Haas, Hazel Hofsess, George Jackson, Marv Janquart, Bruce Jephcott, Tommy Johnson, Mike & Karla Jones, Alvin Jones, De Jur, Dick Krumwied, Stephen Krupnick, Ron & Karen La Forest, Dal & Spen-cer Lee, Jim Lenahan, Bob & Karen Lewis, David Lin, Roy Lock, Roger Lubeck, Derrick Maglonzo, Chet Malveaux, Phil Millard, Claude Mitchell, David Moard, George & Tanner Nodarse, Linda Nolasco, Steve Orr, Marty Petcoff, Herb Reyn-olds, Martin Rodriguez, Allan Rosenberg, Greg Schill, Leamon Stansell, Rick Tuey, Bob Turner, Ron Walecki, Chuck Weaver, Davis Weiss, Rob Wessels, Greg White and Earl Yessmann. As usual, I hope I didn’t omit anyone or misspell any names.
Again, as a reminder, if you have changed your address, phone number or e-mail, please contact PCA National at www.pca.org and update your infor-mation. In addition, please notify Skip Carter, [email protected], and Jimmie Mitchell, [email protected], with the same updated informa-tion. Also, we are still missing the current e-mail addresses of a significant number of our members. So check your information on the PCA National Website, and if it needs to be updated, please do so. Beyond that, we’ll see you at the next Breakfast Club Meeting.
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Dan Dayton and his 993 Cab
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by Bruce Herrington, Riverside RegionBook Reviews for Porschephiles
Porsche & Mille Migliaby Andrea Curami (published by Giorgio Nada Editore, Milan, Italy)
Most Porsche enthusiasts are familiar with Porsche racing success at Le Mans. Many are familiar with Porsche's over-whelming success in the Targa Florio. Some may know of Sterling Moss and Denis Jenkinson's epic drive in a 300SLR Mercedes in the 1955 Mille Miglia, or the classic headlights-off drive of Nuvolari in 1930.
Very few think of Porsche in connec-tion with the Mille, but it turns out that there is some very significant his-tory. It was in the Mille that Porsches first evolved from street cars to race, (or more accurately, dual purpose cars). In the waning days of the Mille Miglia (1952-1957), Porsches (except for the 550 Spyder introduced in '54) really were NOT race cars. They were elegant, expensive, street cars that were raced, and won.
Porsche & Mille Miglia is a bi-lingual book, Italian and English. It begins with a fascinating description of three (count 'em, three) conflicting explanations of how Porsche got into racing at the 1951 Le Mans. It is fascinating reading for anyone interested in early Porsche racing history. The key element is that Porsche did indeed enter Le Mans in June 1951, which was the first offi-cial race entry of a Porsche badged car, and the first post-war entry of a German car (with German drivers in a European race). Alert readers may wonder about the '49 and '50 en-tries in the "Copa de'Oro" in Italy. Those were special cars designed (by Porsche on VW Chassis) for the Berlin-Rome race of 1939 (never held), and were not really Porsches).
Porsche involvement in the Mille Miglia began in 1952 with six cars entered in the 1100cc and 1500cc classes. The 1100 cc car of von Frankenberg and Weiselmann (journalists) dropped out in Rome (a bit over half way), but Porsche took 1st in the 1100cc class, and 1,2 & 3 in the 1500 class. Not bad for German cars in what had been traditionally beenconsidered an Italian event since its establishment in 1927.
This book is nothing like the first-person narrative De-nis Jenkinson wrote of his Mille Miglia ride with Sterling
Moss. This is a profusely illustrated, historic report on the entries and successes of Porsches from 1952 through the end of the Mille (the 24th running) in 1957. Much more
than a tabulation of race results, it provides extensive coverage of Porsche drivers, the evolution of the design of the cars and engines, issues of race logistics, and the off track competition (protests and their adjudication). Even the famous incident between Hans Hermann and the grade crossing barrier is mentioned. Sometimes confusing, but informa-tive overall, are the many references to Porsche (and other car) performances in other events each year.
Six chapters give comprehensive coverage of the individual years, a seventh serves as an historical summary of the results of every Porsche entered in every class of each of the 6 years. Unfortunately, there
is no summary of which entries were by the factory, and which (the majority this reviewer would guess) entered by individual car owners.
It is not really a page turner and, indeed, half of the text on the 140 9.5x10.5 inch pages is in Italian (Greek to me). But the English text appears to be complete, and the pictures, of course, are poly-lingual (with bi-lingual captions). Mostly from Italian sources, the pictures themselves are refresh-ingly different from the usual selections from the Porsche Archives.
All in all, Porsche & Mille Miglia gives a fascinating insight into the early days of Porsches as race cars, cars that could (and were) driven to the races, raced, and driven home. The days of racing street legal cars on real streets are gone for ever. That bygone era can only be experienced (or re-lived) through books such as this one.
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Board Meeting Notes — June 5Marty Goldsmith, SecretaryPresident Suesan Way called the meeting to order at Frisco's at 1045. Other board members present were Marty Gold-smith, Greg Schill, Hazel Hofsess, Jimmie Mitchell and Skip Carter. Members present were Frank Medrano, Carlos chang, Jack and Ginny Case, Norma Dawson, John and Patty Reilly, Albert Franco, and De Jur Jones.
Discussion started with a review of preparations for the July Photo rallye. Then it was reported that the financials for Buttonwillow event are not final, but show as close to break-even. The event would have been less successful without the Southern California support. The event has a tentative schedule for next year of the second week of March.
Suesan reports that we have over 40 entries for Pomona, so success for that event seems assured. There was discussion of the financial and operating arrangements for that event.
Skip brought up the issue of buying Chatterbox student/instructor intercom systems for use in our driving events. There was generally favorable response, but the issue of sell or rent was not resolved.
It was moved and passed that board members and chairper-sons be allowed to spend up to $100 a month without priori board approval. It was also moved and passed that a bud-get be submitted and approved by the board for all events requiring an outlay of funds.
Greg Schill stated that our finances are in order, and he is working up the final numbers for the concours.
George, the Frisco's manager proposed the notion of having regular evening car shows at Friscos. There was brief discus-sion of the possible nature of such events.
Jimmie spoke of having ads on our website. Skip suggested that simply having a link to a sponsor page that would have banner ads with links to advertiser's websites might work.
There was a discussion of the desirability of letting vendors other than our advertisers make presentations at our meet-ings. Consensus was that permission should be evaluated on a case by case basis, and denied if the party was a competitor to any of our advertisers or supporters.
The meeting was adjourned at 1240.
July Anniversaries43 years John & Patty Reilly25 years Victor Amenta & Marisa Yamane17 years Michele & Enrico Fiorenza15 years Gordon Kirio Rick & Kathy Mills14 years John Crum & Charlotte Keoho Marti Stewart11 years Mike & Nancy Wyatt9 years Henry & Bianca Lennarz Rick & Ana Tuey8 years Connie Somers7 years James & Steven Ball Steve & Priscilla Fuller Martin & Theresa Rodriguez6 years Bill & Sidra Haney Greg & Shannon White4 years Kenny Hyman & Rose Wong Roger Lubeck3 years Myles Folger Stephen Marino & Karey Whitney Robert Venezia2 years Ed Cobos & Teresa Anton Michael Mehnert1 year Marilyn & Patrick Graves Sue Williams July New Members — Transfers In Lourdes Ahn & Lars Peterson 2010 Silver Boxster Charles Harrell 2007 Blue Cayman Linda & Mike Nolasco 2000 Red 996 Jeffrey & Brayden Wolfe 2008 White 997 Rochelle & Craig Booth 2003 Black 996
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Charles Harrell
Robert Venezia
Rick Tuey
Roger Lubeck
Greg & Shannon WhiteEd Cobos & Teresa Anton
Marti Stewart
Theresa & Martin Rodriguez
Linda Nolasco
Steve Marino
Patrick & Marilyn Graves
Michele Fiorenza
Myles Folger
Mike Mehnert
Patty Reilly
John Reilly
Sidra & Bill HaneyRick & Kathy Mills
Kenny Hyman
Sue Williams
Connie Somers
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Eighth Annual PCA Riverside Region
Porsche Timeline Exhibition
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10:00AM to 3:00PMLake Arrowhead Village
The Porsche Timeline Display features cars which illustrate the evolution of Porsche automobiles from the early 1950s to the present. Cars are displayed in chronological order along the lake arrowhead waterfront and throughout lake arrowhead village. The exhibit includes placards which discuss the features of the various mod-els. Each car has a data sheet which includes specific historical and other information of interest. Participants have a chance to relax in a pleasant location, display their cars to other owners and members of the public, and
discuss the significance of the cars with the public and other exhibitors.
If you are interested in information about displaying a Porsche in the 2010 event, please contact :
Bruce Herrington Erik Feldman [email protected] OR [email protected] (760) 238-3310 (760) 325-0081
Please e-mail completed form, or mail to: Porsche Timeline, PO Box 761, Morongo Valley, CA 92256
Name: ________________________________________________ Home phone: ___________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________ Cell phone: _____________________________________
City: _______________________ State & ZIP: ___________ e-mail address: _____________________________________
Car (model & year): __________________ Color (Exterior): ____________________ Color (Interior): ______________
Body Style: ____________ Engine Type & Size: ________________________________ Horsepower: _________________
Condition of car: __________________________________________________________________________________________
T-shirt Size: ______________ Qty extra T-shirts @ $10 ea: SM _____, MED _____, LG _____, XL _____, XXL _____
Modifications/unusual history/special points of interest (use back or second sheet if necessary): ___________________________
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Porsche Club of AmericaZone 8 Golden Empire Region’sCalifornia Challenge 2010
October 1st - 3rd, 2010 save these dates!Concours ~ TSD Rally/tour ~ Autocross
Events open to all Porsches and exotic sports cars. Zone 8 points awarded in all competition events.
See http://gem.pca.org/ for upcoming details. Pre-register by September 20 for preferred pricing.concours chair Robert Watt, [email protected] co-chair Betsy Wadman, [email protected]
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DISPLAY Not Judged FULL CONCOURS DIVISION C-1 All Closed 356 C-2 All Open 356 C-3 911-912 (1965-1973) C-4 911-911 Turbo, 930, 912E (1974-1983) C-5 911-Carrera & Turbo (1984-1989) C-6 911-Carrera & Turbo (964, 993) C-7 911-Carrera & Turbo, GT2, GT3 (996, 997) C-8 Boxster, Cayman C-9 914-4, 914-6 C-10 All 924, 928, 944, 968 C-11 Cayenne, Panamera STREET DIVISION S-1 All Closed 356 S-2 All Open 356 S-3 911-912 (1965-1973) S-4 911-911 Turbo, 930, 912E (1974-1983) S-5 911-Carrera & Turbo (1984-1989) S-6 911-Carrera & Turbo (964, 993) S-7 911-Carrera & Turbo, GT2, GT3 (996, 997) S-8 Boxster, Cayman S-9 914-4, 914-6 S-10 All 924, 928, 944, 968 S-11 Cayenne, Panamera UNRESTORED STOCK DIVISION UR-1 All 356 UR-3 911-912 (1965-1973) UR-4 911-911 Turbo, 930, 912E (1974-1983) UR-5 911-Carrera & Turbo (1984 -1989) UR-6 911-Carrera & Turbo (964, 993) UR-7 911-Carrera & Turbo (996,1999 – Y-10) UR-8 Boxster (1997-Y-10) UR-9 914/914-6 UR-10 All 924, 928, 944, 968 WASH & SHINE DIVISION W&S-1 All 356 W&S-2 911, 912 (1965-1973) , 911, 911 Turbo, 930, 912E (1974-1983), 914-4, 914-6 W&S-3 911 Carrera & Turbo (1984-1989) , 911 Car-rera & Turbo, (964, 993, 1989-1998) W&S-4 911 Carrera & Turbo, GT2, GT3 (996, 997, 1999-On) W&S-5 All Boxster, Cayman W&S-6 All 924, 928, 944, 968 W&S-7 Cayenne, Panamera SPECIAL CATEGORIES DIVISION SC-1 Special Interest SC-2 Current Competition SC-3 Limited Production
Porsche Club of America / San Diego Region Presents
Zone 8 Concours d’ Elegance at Spanish Landing
Spanish Landing Park, San Diego, CA 92101 Saturday, October 16th
Questions: Steve Lopez 619-787-3290 [email protected] Araceli Lopez 619-787-3015 [email protected]
Schedule: 7:00 - 9:00 Car Placement 10:00 - 12:00 Judging & Scoring 1:30 - 2:30 Awards Presentation
Food: Mexican Tacos: Carne Asada, Chicken & Carnitas. Along with Rice, Beans, Guacamole, Chips & Salsa.
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Tech Notes from Tony Callas & Tom Prine(courtesy of Callas Rennsport)
Automotive Brake FluidsPorsche brake systems (as with most automobile manufactur-ers) utilize brake fluid to transfer the mechanical energy gen-erated throughout the brake system when one’s foot applies pressure to the brake pedal. Starting at the master cylinder, the brake fluid is pushed through the brake lines under high pressure to the brake caliper at each wheel of the car. In the United States, brake fluid is classified under a Department of Transportation (DOT) number, the most common being DOT 3 and DOT 4, which are glycol-ether based and are water soluble. DOT 5 is a silicone (synthetic) based fluid that should not be used in cars with anti-lock brakes (ABS).
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture (water) from the air in the atmosphere. Moisture enters the brake fluid through various ways, the main path being through the vent in the brake system fluid reservoir. Mois-ture can also enter through a process known as diffusion, where air molecules penetrate through rubber seals and rub-ber brake hoses. The process of water contamination starts when the brake fluid can is opened, and it never stops.
Brake fluid is categorized as either dry or wet. The fluid is classified dry when there is no moisture content (new fluid) and wet at the point when moisture content can be measured. As the moisture content in the brake fluid goes up its boiling point drops significantly (water boils at 212 degrees F). When the brake fluid temperature increases (at the brake caliper) the possibility of boiling the fluid becomes a reality and the result is known as brake fade (the brake pedal becomes spongy and stopping distance is increased dramatically). This is a huge problem for a Porsche owner, as stopping is as critical to performance as acceleration. Brake system fade is also possible through for other mechanical reasons, but all are related to heat. Moisture also leads to cor-rosion because of the oxygen present in water. This corrosion damage can lead to substantial costs considering the expen-sive components involved.
Contamination in the brake fluid also has a tendency to break down the interior rubber of the brake pressure hoses, not to mention the internal rubber sealing rings in the vari-ous components (brake master cylinder, calipers and the ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) components). Under nor-mal operation, brake pressure hoses constantly expand and contract and, over time, these hoses deteriorate and should be inspected when your car is serviced. Brake fluid should
be changed or flushed at least annually to get the moisture and contaminates out of the system. When brake fluid has been in service for one year, there will be approximately 1% contamination from water.
The automotive brake system is sealed, so it should never need topping off unless your brake pads are excessively worn or in the case of a leak. Since DOT 3 & 4 brake fluids are glycol-ether based, they are very flammable and will also damage paint on contact. DOT 5 will not damage paint, but is not recommended in motorsports applications due to its tendency to carry air. Please note: We do not recom-mend DOT 5 (Synthetic) brake fluid due to the potential for suspension of air bubbles.
ATE SL is a standard DOT 4 brake fluid which is very good for most any road driven car. ATE TYP200 and ATE Super Blue are each the same, the only difference is that one is gold and one is blue (some people like to alternate colors when flushing the system. This way they can see when all the "old" color has been replaced). These are great for club autocross and amateur track events.
Another option for track car brake fluid is the Motul RBF600. In our opinion, the best brake fluid for motors-port (professional or otherwise) is Castrol SRF but it is very costly. For 1990 and later Porsches, we recommend ATE SL6, which is a low viscosity brake fluid designed more for the ABS braking and traction control systems that have very small and intricate orifices.
Check the wet and dry boiling points on the brake fluid can to get a good idea of the quality in regards to temperature. Brake fluid is wet basically from when the can is opened. It is a good practice to replace your brake fluid once a year.
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1986 944 Turbo, white/burgundy interior, Limited Slip, Andial turbo mods, Bilsteins, 164k mi w/head and bottom end rebuild at 100k, updated wheels. $7,500 OBO Jim 310-635-6451, 310-713-2114 [email protected]
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1973.5 911T Targa, matching numbers, all original, 7” Fuchs, Body is straight with no accidents, new front Bilstein S shocks, runs great. $13,000 OBO. (858) 205-3142 or [email protected]
1987 911 Convertible, Grand Prix White with Black Leather terior. Adult owned and main-tained. All stock except CD Player/Alarm. 95,000 miles Recent Major service,Newer top/tires. Needs noth-ing. $23,900 Michele Fiorenza (310) 614-1407 or [email protected]
Set 04 GT3 wheels (9x18, 11x18) xlnt cond w/Mich Sport Cups mounted. Tires at wear bars R, above wear bars F. $2500 set. Pair GT3 original seats with Yellow stitching; seats installed in 04 GT3 3,000 miles. Hardware included $1400. Buyer pays shipping. Bill Lusk, Las Vegas (702-466 4073)
Bilstein PSS10 Coilover Sys w/PASM 997 C4S & TT 05+ (Orig $4,058). Uses Bilstein monotube shock absorber design for heat dissipation & ride control, adds matched performance spring & threaded ride height adjuster to provide comp susp sys for your ve-hicle. Ride height adj. Fits 997 C4S 05+ and 997 TT 07-08. Contact Derrick: [email protected]
1982 911 SC Targa Silver 151,000 miles new tires new stereo runs great. Asking $13,000 or trade for chopper or bobber. Peter Vasquez 310-386-7931 [email protected]
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A Tour by the Grand Prix Region Saturday August 28 ‑ 10:00am
Recently opened, the Mullin houses a major col-lection of rare and beautiful custom automobiles created by several French manufacturers during the 1930s and 40s. Several Bugatti racers are included. The collection is open to the public only a few times during the year, by reservation. We have secured a reservation for 20 people.
Cost is $20/person ($10 going to our fundraising) You MUST RSVP Marty Goldsmith NOW: [email protected] (562) 494-6350
Don't miss this rare opportunity!
There are several restaurants in the vicinity. We'll find one to go for lunch afterwards.
The Circuit
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(continued from page 10)RESOLUTION OF THE GRAND PRIX REGION OF THE PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA
The undersigned, being directors of the above named corpora-tion, and pursuant to Section 7211 (b) of the California Corpora-tions Code and the bylaws of this corporation, do hereby vote for, consent to and authorize the adoption of the following resolutions, and any and all actions contemplated thereby, it being understood that the execution of this consent is the outcome a special meeting of the board of directors held on June 5, 2010.
UNFILED FEDERAL & CALIFORNIA INCOME TAX RE-TURNS WHEREAS, the newly elected Treasurer of the corporation, GREGORY SCHILL, who took office January 1, 2010 has determined that the corporation (i) never applied to become a tax exempt corporation under the Internal Revenue Code; (ii) has had a number of years in which it realized a taxable profit on its operations; and (iii) has had a number of years in which its gross receipts exceeded the threshold for filing a California non profit tax return; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer has investigated how to proceed in such a case and has received recommendations from an accountant and an attorney as well as the Accounting Manager at Porsche Club of America all of whom recommended filing all unfiled federal and California income tax returns as soon as possible; and WHEREAS, the failure to file such income tax returns ordinar-ily incurs penalties and interest on the income taxes due; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer has engaged on behalf of the corpo-ration SUE RAZZETO, CPA to calculated the overdue income taxes and potential penalties and interest due thereon; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that it is in the best interest of the corporation and its members to file all over-due income tax returns and pay all overdue income taxes, penalties and interest; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that it is in the best interest of the corporation and its members to file a federal application for tax exempt status; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that it is in the best interests of the corporation and its members to timely file all required income tax returns and to pay all taxes due in a timely manner.THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the Treasurer's actions in investigating these matters, his attempts to resolve them and his engagement of outside professionals are hereby ratified and approved and the corporation will pay all amounts billed to the corporation by such outside professionals or shall reimburse the Treasurer for any amounts he incurs by reason of his investigation of these matters and attempts to resolve them; and RESOLVED FURTHER, that as soon as possible the Treasurer shall prepare and file all unfiled federal and California income tax returns and the corporation shall pay all unpaid income taxes and any penalties and interest that may be imposed by the taxing authorities; and RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Treasurer is hereby autho-rized to engaged the services of SUE RAZZETO, CPA on behalf
of the corporation and at the corporation's cost to prepare and file such unfiled income tax returns and to represent the corporation before the taxing authorities in an attempt to reduce penalties and perhaps interest imposed for failing to file such returns and pay taxes when due; and. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Treasurer prepare and file a federal application for tax exempt status for the corporation using the services of SUE RAZZETO, CPA as necessary to complete such application and the application process; and RESOLVED FUTHER, that the Treasurer is hereby instructed to prepare and file all future required federal and California income tax returns in a timely manner and to pay all required income taxes when due; and RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Treasurer is authorized and approved to take such additional actions as he deems necessary and reasonable to carry out the intent of these resolutions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has ex-ecuted this consent as of the date indicated below. Vice-president Mills and Director Carter were not present.
Suesan Way, President & DirectorMartin Goldsmith, Secretary & DirectorGregory Schill, Treasurer & DirectorHazel Hofsess, DirectorJimmie Mitchell, Director
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July 2010
Aase Motors 15Arredondo Motorsports 23Automotion / Performance Products 27Auto Werkstatt 14Bob Campbell's 356 Services 14Breakfast Club Meeting at Frisco's 31Callas Rennsport 27Children's Dental Health Clinic 22Circle Porsche Inside Front CoverClass Auto Center 15Collision Concierge 5Dr. Colorchip 22Dutch Treat 19Glen Yee Motorsports 22LA Dismantlers 6Long Beach Embroidery 19Macson Printing & Lithography 22North Hollywood Speedometer 22Pacific Porsche Back CoverPelican Parts 19Porsche Owners Club 18Red Line Service 23Red Line Technik 31Sunsational Skylights 23TC's Garage 19
Commercial Advertising Rates Size 3-month billing Annual Business card 40.00/mo 35.00/mo Quarter page 75.00/mo 70.00/mo Half page 125.00/mo 115.00/mo Full page 175.00/mo 160.00/mo Key position 225.00/mo 200.00/mo 4-Color — add 25%
For more information, contact Hazel Hofsess(310) 971.0567 - [email protected] attendees receive a Porsche coffee mug as a gift.
Porsche Club of America, Grand Prix Region BREAKFAST CLUBJoin us for our Monthly Breakfast Club Meeting at Frisco's Carhop Restaurant & Grill4750 Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach (just 1 block from the Traffic Circle)562-498-FOOD http://www.friscos.com/longbeach.htm
First Saturday of each month — 9:00 am Aug 7, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4$14.00 all you can eat incl tax, tip & beveragesMARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW OPEN TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
HAVE BREAKFAST AND TALK WITH OTHER PORSCHE OWNERS & PCA MEMBERS
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